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handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Muth's Candies, a century-old business, created a nostalgic, handmade Santa's workshop scene in its window. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 Other materials that came directly from France, courtesy of Vintage Elements, include the handmade terracotta roof tiles that top off the exterior and the aged brick that surrounds the multiple fireplaces in the home. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025 The log cabin is named after an Austrian mountain chalet and features a handmade wooden spiral staircase. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025 The modern-day Garden of Italy pays homage to its 1930s ancestor with standout handmade pastas and wine served in that quintessentially ritzy yet homey atmosphere. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools

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